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pictures of my cinder block SFG
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pictures of my cinder block SFG
This is what my SFG garden looks like today:![pictures of my cinder block SFG Garden53](https://squarefoot.forumotion.com/users/2912/12/27/03/album/garden53.jpg)
My tiny little tomatoes that looked like this on June 10th:![pictures of my cinder block SFG Img_5616](https://squarefoot.forumotion.com/users/2912/12/27/03/album/img_5616.jpg)
Look like this today:![pictures of my cinder block SFG Tomato26](https://squarefoot.forumotion.com/users/2912/12/27/03/album/tomato26.jpg)
(See all the little black arrows? Those are all golf-ball sized 'maters)
My green bell pepper plant that looked like this on June 10th:![pictures of my cinder block SFG Img_5610](https://squarefoot.forumotion.com/users/2912/12/27/03/album/img_5610.jpg)
Looks like this today:![pictures of my cinder block SFG Img_5619](https://squarefoot.forumotion.com/users/2912/12/27/03/album/img_5619.jpg)
Here's a few of pictures of the marigolds that I planted in the holes of the cinder blocks:![pictures of my cinder block SFG Img_5620](https://squarefoot.forumotion.com/users/2912/12/27/03/album/img_5620.jpg)
![pictures of my cinder block SFG Img_5621](https://squarefoot.forumotion.com/users/2912/12/27/03/album/img_5621.jpg)
![pictures of my cinder block SFG Img_5622](https://squarefoot.forumotion.com/users/2912/12/27/03/album/img_5622.jpg)
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SFG'ing!
![pictures of my cinder block SFG Garden53](https://squarefoot.forumotion.com/users/2912/12/27/03/album/garden53.jpg)
My tiny little tomatoes that looked like this on June 10th:
![pictures of my cinder block SFG Img_5616](https://squarefoot.forumotion.com/users/2912/12/27/03/album/img_5616.jpg)
Look like this today:
![pictures of my cinder block SFG Tomato26](https://squarefoot.forumotion.com/users/2912/12/27/03/album/tomato26.jpg)
(See all the little black arrows? Those are all golf-ball sized 'maters)
My green bell pepper plant that looked like this on June 10th:
![pictures of my cinder block SFG Img_5610](https://squarefoot.forumotion.com/users/2912/12/27/03/album/img_5610.jpg)
Looks like this today:
![pictures of my cinder block SFG Img_5619](https://squarefoot.forumotion.com/users/2912/12/27/03/album/img_5619.jpg)
Here's a few of pictures of the marigolds that I planted in the holes of the cinder blocks:
![pictures of my cinder block SFG Img_5620](https://squarefoot.forumotion.com/users/2912/12/27/03/album/img_5620.jpg)
![pictures of my cinder block SFG Img_5621](https://squarefoot.forumotion.com/users/2912/12/27/03/album/img_5621.jpg)
![pictures of my cinder block SFG Img_5622](https://squarefoot.forumotion.com/users/2912/12/27/03/album/img_5622.jpg)
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![pictures of my cinder block SFG Herz](https://2img.net/i/fa/i/smiles/herz.png)
Ellie0505-
Posts : 22
Join date : 2010-04-05
Age : 39
Location : SE Washington state
Re: pictures of my cinder block SFG
Very nice. After seeing this, I've started a cost comparison between wood and cement blocks. As of right now, the cement blocks are winning with the cost comparison, because of having to use pressure treated wood. Which means, plastic would have to be used as a barrier between the wood and soil (in the container on the sides).
To build a two level garden as you did is what I would do, I think it looks awesome. I like the triangle planter as well, very very nice![Smile](https://2img.net/i/fa/i/smiles/icon_smile.gif)
To build a two level garden as you did is what I would do, I think it looks awesome. I like the triangle planter as well, very very nice
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Re: pictures of my cinder block SFG
kimbertangleknot wrote:Very nice. After seeing this, I've started a cost comparison between wood and cement blocks. As of right now, the cement blocks are winning with the cost comparison, because of having to use pressure treated wood. Which means, plastic would have to be used as a barrier between the wood and soil (in the container on the sides).
To build a two level garden as you did is what I would do, I think it looks awesome. I like the triangle planter as well, very very nice
Thanks. The triangle planter is for my strawberries. It's made out of cedar fence boards that were $1.59/each at Home Depot. Pretty cheap.
Ellie0505-
Posts : 22
Join date : 2010-04-05
Age : 39
Location : SE Washington state
Re: pictures of my cinder block SFG
Wow Ellie, your garden is looking great.
I love Marigolds, they are a very under-rated flower.
Congrats on your tomato's & peppers!
I love Marigolds, they are a very under-rated flower.
Congrats on your tomato's & peppers!
Aussie Girl-
Posts : 62
Join date : 2010-06-15
Age : 45
Location : Queensland, Australia. (US zone 10 borderline11)
Re: pictures of my cinder block SFG
are there any issues of soil pH with the alkaline concrete blocks? I was thinking of rebuilding my beds this way and was not sure. looks great!
jonathan
jonathan
spinnb8- Posts : 1
Join date : 2010-07-27
Location : clearwater florida 9b
Re: pictures of my cinder block SFG
Very creative use of materials.
I would love to make one like this.
I searched for the cost of cedar boards, and here they are $3.00 eachat Lowe's. This area doesn't have much freecycle or recycle either. I can get end cuts of pine pretty cheap, but it's not as attractive as the cedar.
![pictures of my cinder block SFG Herz](https://2img.net/i/fa/i/smiles/herz.png)
I searched for the cost of cedar boards, and here they are $3.00 eachat Lowe's. This area doesn't have much freecycle or recycle either. I can get end cuts of pine pretty cheap, but it's not as attractive as the cedar.
1chichi- Posts : 151
Join date : 2010-04-24
Location : SuNnY SoutH CaRoLiNa
Cinderblock garden
How lovely and imaginative, keep the pics coming
trustinhart-
Posts : 165
Join date : 2010-05-24
Age : 65
Location : Zone 7 VA
Re: pictures of my cinder block SFG
Lovely garden and Lovely photography too !!
sceleste54-
Posts : 383
Join date : 2010-04-08
Location : Florida Panhandle
Re: pictures of my cinder block SFG
Very nice garden, Ellie - thanks for posting!
new2this-
Posts : 215
Join date : 2010-03-05
Age : 49
Location : southeast MN, zone 4a
Re: pictures of my cinder block SFG
spinnb8 wrote:are there any issues of soil pH with the alkaline concrete blocks? I was thinking of rebuilding my beds this way and was not sure. looks great!
jonathan
I don't know the scientific answer. But, I've been growing veggies in a raised bed contained with blocks, for six years. I have grown lettuce, rads, beets, and onions in the holes of the blocks. So far, so good :!:
Re: pictures of my cinder block SFG
I'm jealous. Those are the healthiest looking tomato plants I've seen in awhile. I've got 4 tomato plants, and I've gotten a few tomatoes, but not much. Maybe it's the heat this year.
jwbryson-
Posts : 78
Join date : 2010-03-29
Age : 54
Location : Clarksburg, Maryland (Monkey County)
Re: pictures of my cinder block SFG
I am really thinking about going with the concrete blocks for my garden. I just hope mine look as good as yours do.
Re: pictures of my cinder block SFG
Great design!! That centerpiece really wraps the whole thing together.
The marigolds are a great idea. I have actually read somewhere that marigolds ward off mosquitos, but attract other beneficial insects. Kind of a win/win. However, I have never realized the effects of mosquito repellant personally.
I know I'm late to the party, but is there anything holding the blocks together or are they just stacked and supporting the pressure of all that soil?
The marigolds are a great idea. I have actually read somewhere that marigolds ward off mosquitos, but attract other beneficial insects. Kind of a win/win. However, I have never realized the effects of mosquito repellant personally.
I know I'm late to the party, but is there anything holding the blocks together or are they just stacked and supporting the pressure of all that soil?
BackyardBirdGardner-
Posts : 2727
Join date : 2010-12-25
Age : 50
Location : St. Louis, MO
Re: pictures of my cinder block SFG
Gorgeous! I hadn't thought of using cinder blocks. I'll be pricing out the footage that I need
though I'm not certain my DH will be thrilled with the idea.... but that is what paint is for!
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Ceashels-
Posts : 26
Join date : 2011-01-27
Location : zone 7a
Re: pictures of my cinder block SFG
I think this is awesome. If HOA police are an issue, how easy is it to porrage (stucco) and paint?
Kay
Kay
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Certified SFG Instructor-
Posts : 4374
Join date : 2010-10-17
Age : 81
Location : wilmington, nc zone 8
Re: pictures of my cinder block SFG
That's a lovely SFG. I like the idea especially as I grow older. A nice, deep garden where I don't have to bend over too far.
Price is a big consideration, but I thought I might try buying a few blocks at a time when I have extra money and saving them for another year down the road.
I know that the cinder block traps the heat so that must be great for heat-loving plants like pepper and tomaotes. Yours are scrumptious.
Price is a big consideration, but I thought I might try buying a few blocks at a time when I have extra money and saving them for another year down the road.
I know that the cinder block traps the heat so that must be great for heat-loving plants like pepper and tomaotes. Yours are scrumptious.
quiltbea-
Posts : 4712
Join date : 2010-03-21
Age : 82
Location : Southwestern Maine Zone 5A
Cinder blocks
I have had a cinder block garden for almost two years. My elderly neighbor was gettting ready to get rid of about 80 or so of them and he asked me if I had any use for them. You bet I took them all afterall, I am frugal. I have 4 4X4 blocked garden plots plus I used a bunch to set up my 4 rain barrels so the water would flow from my gutter into each barrel. Best stuff I ever got for just an hour of sweat equity. I am always looking for stuff I can use in the garden. One of my new finds is the restore warehouse in Baltimore City. Great place to find things cheap.
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SQFTBIX- Posts : 116
Join date : 2010-03-09
Location : Maryland
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